Aging well seminars - How to train an aging brain

Dr Jonathan D Moch
B.Sc. M.B.B.Ch. (Wits) F.F.Psych (SA)
PSYCHIATRIST
PR: 22-02603 MP 0285994
Special interest: Memory management.

Consulting rooms: 64 Urania Street Observatory 2198 RSA
P.O. Box 1778 Houghton 2041 RSA
Appointments/Admin - Tel: (27 - 11) 648-2181
Fax: (27 - 11) 648-9280 Cell: 078 439 8889
Email: jacben@telkomsa.net

Now is the time to reclaim your brain by making a commitment to improving your brain health in 2010. The brain is your greatest asset. Actively invest in it – the rewards are priceless.

A: Overview:


A recently published article in The New York Times entitled "How to Train the Aging Brain" highlights scientific findings that - regardless of age - our brains are plastic. Therefore, we should continuously challenge our brains in order to promote new connections that will enable us to achieve deeper and more complex understandings of whatever we strive to learn.

We can "jiggle our neurons," as the article put it, by challenging our assumptions, moving outside our comfort zones, doing tasks different ways, and trying new things.

B: Objectives:

I: Realization: You are the Chief Destiny Officer responsible for your Health!
II. Definition: Your Vision for Optimal Brain Health.
III. Recognition: Resources to achieve your vision for Optimal Brain Health.
IV: Maximization: Harnessing Resources to experience Optimal Brain Health

C: Top Ten Resources to train an aging brain

(All underpinned by comprehensive evidence scientific research).

a. Cognitive stimulation – life long learning/education.
b. Attitude determines altitude.
c. Peak physical conditioning.
d. Nutrition, chemicals and detoxification.
e. Stress management techniques- “The Relaxation Response.”
f. Resting/sleeping well.
g. Health/Illness screening.
h. Social organization/voluntary work.
i. Intergenerational programs.
j. Spirituality.